Nathan the Machinist
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Ten 10" MC. THIS SALE WILL UNLOCK AT 3:00 EASTERN TIME
Behold the glorious 10" Medium Chopper. It's about the same size as the old Light Chopper but more stout and with a more developed handle. These combine a high degree of durability with outstanding edge retention and cutting performance and top-of-the-line ergonomics for a cutting tool that performs.
We're sharpening this batch now and haven't had a chance to do photography yet so here are some pictures of the prototypes:
^ Those are prototypes. The production version looks pretty much the same, though the primary grinds are a little thicker.
They're made of CPM 3V at HRC 60.5 with the Delta heat treat protocol that I believe is the finest heat treat for this material available anywhere. This is an exceptional knife with a combination of toughness and edge retention that will blow your mind.
The hand grip works as a large camp knife when held towards the front with good balance and dexterity. When held towards the back it fully fills the hand and offers control and reduced hand fatigue for extended hard chopping. Like the HDFK before it, the handle on the new MC is the product of a long iterative process of testing and development. It will impress you.
It has a forward lanyard hole as used in competition cuts and a hidden rear lanyard hole.
Specs:
Delta 3V, 60-61 HRC, .220" thick at ricasso (the HDMC is .250")
Total length 16"
Blade length 10"
Weight 21.1 oz
Edge angle 20 DPS
Grippy 3D machined scales in micarta or TeroTuf
Black oxide treated 18-8 stainless steel fasteners
Hidden lanyard
Tell me what scale option you choose and I'll build it. There are TEN knives available in this sale. The knives in the picture are not the knives you will receive.
We are sharpening now. These will ship by the end of next week.
These are all field grade, as machined and stonewashed with tool and grind marks.
Price includes shipping and a very good kydex sheath
$507 in canvas micarta, natural or black
$547 in maroon micarta on black liner (limited quantities)
There is an excellent kydex sheath with drop loop included in the price.
Shipping in the USA is $12 and is included in the sale price.
Consider ordering yours "unbuffed" for a better grip that's also super ugly.
Due to limited quantities, please limit one order per post
If you get a knife in this sale, please send an email to Jo at jocarothers (at) gmail (dot) com. A good subject line would be: "Medium Chopper sale 5-10-19 post #X"
Please include the following information in your email:
1: Your post number on the sale thread.
2: Bladeforums name. (for example "Jo the Machinist")
3: Real Name.
4: PayPal email address so we can send a paypal invoice (or ask about other payment options)
5: Shipping address.
6: Scales Choice.
7: Sheath Choice (in this case there is only one sheath choice, drop loop).
8: Any questions you may have or special instructions.
Once I receive this information, if everything is there, I will send you a PayPal invoice. If information is missing or you have additional questions, I will reply to your email. When your email is read and processed I will send you a reply letting you know we've received your information.
We're going to have 10 more MC out in the main sale area next week.
Thanks for looking,
Nathan
Behold the glorious 10" Medium Chopper. It's about the same size as the old Light Chopper but more stout and with a more developed handle. These combine a high degree of durability with outstanding edge retention and cutting performance and top-of-the-line ergonomics for a cutting tool that performs.
We're sharpening this batch now and haven't had a chance to do photography yet so here are some pictures of the prototypes:
^ Those are prototypes. The production version looks pretty much the same, though the primary grinds are a little thicker.
They're made of CPM 3V at HRC 60.5 with the Delta heat treat protocol that I believe is the finest heat treat for this material available anywhere. This is an exceptional knife with a combination of toughness and edge retention that will blow your mind.
The hand grip works as a large camp knife when held towards the front with good balance and dexterity. When held towards the back it fully fills the hand and offers control and reduced hand fatigue for extended hard chopping. Like the HDFK before it, the handle on the new MC is the product of a long iterative process of testing and development. It will impress you.
It has a forward lanyard hole as used in competition cuts and a hidden rear lanyard hole.
Specs:
Delta 3V, 60-61 HRC, .220" thick at ricasso (the HDMC is .250")
Total length 16"
Blade length 10"
Weight 21.1 oz
Edge angle 20 DPS
Grippy 3D machined scales in micarta or TeroTuf
Black oxide treated 18-8 stainless steel fasteners
Hidden lanyard
Tell me what scale option you choose and I'll build it. There are TEN knives available in this sale. The knives in the picture are not the knives you will receive.
We are sharpening now. These will ship by the end of next week.
These are all field grade, as machined and stonewashed with tool and grind marks.
Price includes shipping and a very good kydex sheath
$507 in canvas micarta, natural or black
$547 in maroon micarta on black liner (limited quantities)
There is an excellent kydex sheath with drop loop included in the price.
Shipping in the USA is $12 and is included in the sale price.
Consider ordering yours "unbuffed" for a better grip that's also super ugly.
Due to limited quantities, please limit one order per post
If you get a knife in this sale, please send an email to Jo at jocarothers (at) gmail (dot) com. A good subject line would be: "Medium Chopper sale 5-10-19 post #X"
Please include the following information in your email:
1: Your post number on the sale thread.
2: Bladeforums name. (for example "Jo the Machinist")
3: Real Name.
4: PayPal email address so we can send a paypal invoice (or ask about other payment options)
5: Shipping address.
6: Scales Choice.
7: Sheath Choice (in this case there is only one sheath choice, drop loop).
8: Any questions you may have or special instructions.
Once I receive this information, if everything is there, I will send you a PayPal invoice. If information is missing or you have additional questions, I will reply to your email. When your email is read and processed I will send you a reply letting you know we've received your information.
We're going to have 10 more MC out in the main sale area next week.
Thanks for looking,
Nathan
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